How To Get Discovered as an Artist (Full Webinar)

I am confused. All my fellow artist struggle with Instagram now. We are not visible at all. Only 1% of our followers have a chance to see our content, which is discouraging and devastating. If they paid for ads after they stop paying- their visibility got even worse. We are getting "shadowbans" for repeating the same hashtags, although, what other hashtags can we use when we provide art content?! (it's not spam). We are getting censored and forced to create silly reels where the main focus is not what we create but actually how we present it. The sillier, the better...and best in seven seconds. Where are honesty and hard work go? I am saying this on behalf of artists I know. We all got truly hurt now with this platform. We were building community and portfolio for many years, only to be punished by algorithms and unfair games...I know it sounds negative, but that's the bitter truth, and are getting to feel hopeless... any advice? Thank you, with love Agata

He’s right. These are the key point I’ve taken so far Art world “needs” for success - professionalism: in social situations and in the look presented in webpage/media - accessibility: being known in the network and easily found on the internet/social media - network: being present in the community and actively engaging with others in the community - passion: overall indulging in the scene of and outright doing it for the amor of art

Nº1) Be independently wealthy AND have connections ...or at least an expensive PR agent. Nº2) DO NOT SELL ONLINE, DO NOT MARKET YOURSELF IN ANY WAY. Nº3) Wait until you are asked by a curator or gallery to join an exhibit or roster by some miracle. DO NOT phone or contact them! Nº4) If all else fails, marry Larry Gagosian.

I think that this video is really accurate on how this art machine works. In the end, if you want to be considered a serious "artist" you can't walk straight with your chin up just like a regular human being, you have to crawl like a worm to please all the many actors that revolve around the art world. at least, if you want to be accepted. I love art, I have done it for many years but I am afraid I am not cut out to live or behave like a worm. Maybe I should just accept it and paint only for me....and my cats. Good luck to everybody and thanks to CAI for speaking the truth.

I just came back from the Art Basel Miami weekend, and I’m glad this video is posted. Specially on point 5. I had several conversations with gallerists. In Basel self I didn’t expect nothing, but in other fairs like Aqua, Ink (print art fair) and Untitled, I had conversations and at certain point I was asked if I was an artist, this opened for deeper conversations and interests, and I also got some link to submit my artwork, and also possibilities of co-lab. That I find was a successful investment in traveling for art.

I get new information about art affairs from your video. So I'm so grateful for it.

I don’t know if you’ll read this… I want to say how this video shifted something in me today. In a very enlightening way. Not the particular details offered here. Although there is a good, subtle message that is here…I summarize it as a matter of Quality, Subtle Precision and a true Authenticity in a person’s artistic expression. Today I had a flashback through my life and could appreciate where I mostly have lived as an artist. Saying at times that I am an artist. However not getting caught up on it. I could see alllll the design work and other mundane work for a living… carried my mark as my true art self. Being an artist is a matter of living in one’s art self. I can see my body of work that I made time for through my 55 years. Now… this info and perspectives have given a foundation for me to bring to the market and public. It’s interesting that some of the not recommended paths you mention didn’t work for me me anyways. I just couldn’t bend to what was marketable. I also have wound up almost starving. Haha. Just not having found the right path and get any traction. I appreciate being able to have a conversation here. And lol forward to moving forward with positive growth. Thank you for the cost free information you provide. It can go to good use. I find the CAI website hard to navigate and find these articles there without clicking through from these videos. I have a question about missing information on a resume. Like say… taking part in BBC a show many years ago and no longer having the gallery information. How that may be handled on the CV? Take care and you do a good job off essentially saying it is about being human and being accepted in creating and having some taste. That is what I understand.

My advice get your art noticed by young audiences on social media, you never know who’s going to become a patron of yours. If you’re good at portraits there’s always a market for that.

Thanks for this great video and your advice! It is just confirming my opinion about the behaviour as an artist. Very helpful to me!!

Once again, these ideas have followed my research since my undergrad pup years, and I concur with your advice for the modern-day artist practitioner. Certain other books on art practice follow this advice, which is to say that it is good, sound advice that has been around for a long while. Thank you for making this video.

Very informative. Thanks for sharing.

Great advise. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your knowledge.

A helpful eye-oopener. Incredibly thorough. I cringed at some of the things I have been doing, and need to correct them soon.

This is good. Your channel is very informative and enjoyable.

This guy is so GREAT! Well thought out… compassionate…. Realistic… honest… caring and informative. Brother in creativity… thank you so much for your in depth contribution here. You’re a rare gem. You’ve helped me in ways immediate, and also yet to unfold. Thank you.

Thank you, this is well received.

Thank you for this video. I will follow your advices.

Great advice (and great hands!) Thanks

Thank you so much, this is such a relief to hear this counter-discourse to the supposed necessity of self-marketing... which feels so yuck !!

That's very important to keep in mind as to generally behave for the good sake of your own professionalism and professional coherence. I'll keep in mind your suggestions 👏👍